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Nurses in the political arena [electronic resource]
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This book was written to encourage nurses to become involved in the political process- by running for office, seeking appointments, or becoming active on some level in local government. The authors interviewed 46 nurses who hold or have run for public office- from Members of Congress to local aldermen. Theses nurses share their experiences on everything from getting informed on the issues, getting involved in a political party, presenting the right image, to fundraising. A chapter on nurses who have made use of the public arena in the past includes figures such as Lillian Wald, Lavinia Dock, a
| Title |
Nurses in the political arena [electronic resource] : the public face of nursing / Harriet R. Feldman, Sandra B. Lewenson. |
|---|---|
| Publisher |
New York, NY : Springer Pub. |
| Creation Date |
c2000 |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record. Includes bibliographical references and index. English |
| Content |
Contents Acknowledgments Foreword Introduction Chapter 1 Nurses in the Political Process: The Face That No One Sees Chapter 2 Historical Perspective on Nurses Active in the Political Process Chapter 3 Nurses in the Political Arena: The Face the Public Sees Chapter 4 Nurses' Action on Social Issues Chapter 5 Negotiating the Political Process: Lessons Learned Chapter 6 Creating Political Opportunities Appendix A: Individuals Interviewed for This Book Appendix B: Political Action Databases and Audiovisuals on Nurses and Politics Appendix C: Campaign Posters and Photographs Index |
| Extent |
1 online resource (199 p.) |
| Language |
English |
| National Library system number |
997010716780605171 |
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